Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Internalisasi Nilai Moderasi Beragama di SMP Negeri 2 Metro

This study aims to analyze the mechanisms for internalizing the values ​​of religious moderation, the pedagogical and cultural strategies employed by Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers, and the challenges and potential solutions encountered at SMP Negeri 2 Metro. The study adopts a qualitative approach with a single-case study design. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and documentation, and subsequently analyzed via data condensation, data presentation, and the drawing and verification of conclusions. The findings indicate that values ​​of moderation are imparted through PAI instruction and reinforced through dialogue, classroom communication norms, role modeling, and the cultivation of habits within the school culture. Pedagogical strategies include integrating these values ​​into subjects such as *Fiqh* (Islamic jurisprudence), *Akhlaq* (ethics/morality), and *Tarikh* (Islamic history), as well as utilizing case-based discussions and contextual questioning. Cultural strategies are manifested through the "5S" culture (a set of behavioral norms), group work, and communal activities. Challenges identified include exposure to unverified religious information on social media, varying interpretations of tolerance, dynamics within students' family environments, and limited resources. Strategies implemented or planned to address these issues include individual guidance, dialogue, school-family coordination, routine evaluations, and the strengthening of digital religious literacy. These findings are not intended to establish a causal link regarding behavioral changes in all students.